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Thomas Sowell
Black economist known for his clear and concise arguments on complicated economical issues. He was raised by by his great-aunt and her two daughters in Harlem in the 40's and years later graduated CumLaude from Harvard University in Economics. Later on he would be known to the general public through appareances on the Free to Choose series, interviews-discussions with William F Buckley, Hoover Institution interviews, Sowell's books and more.
Anecdote: He was a Marxist throughout all his youth, even when taking his Ph.D in Chicago with Milton Friedman as a teacher. However, one summer working as an intern for the Department of Labor made him assume that the general interest and the government interest weren't on the same line.
1939 - Moves to Harlem, NYC. Raised by his great-aunt and her two daughters.
1958 - Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University.
1968 - Earned Ph.D. in Economics from University of Chicago.
1963-80 - Taught Economics at Howard University, Cornell University, Brandeis University, and UCLA.
1980 - Becomes Senior Fellow at Hoover Institution, Stanford University.
June, 2020 - Published 37th first edition book at 90 years old.
2021 Biographic movie: "Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World"
A T.Sowell quote: “The first lesson of economics is scarcity: There is never enough of anything to satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is to disregard the first lesson of economics.”
Anecdote: He was a Marxist throughout all his youth, even when taking his Ph.D in Chicago with Milton Friedman as a teacher. However, one summer working as an intern for the Department of Labor made him assume that the general interest and the government interest weren't on the same line.
1939 - Moves to Harlem, NYC. Raised by his great-aunt and her two daughters.
1958 - Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University.
1968 - Earned Ph.D. in Economics from University of Chicago.
1963-80 - Taught Economics at Howard University, Cornell University, Brandeis University, and UCLA.
1980 - Becomes Senior Fellow at Hoover Institution, Stanford University.
June, 2020 - Published 37th first edition book at 90 years old.
2021 Biographic movie: "Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World"
A T.Sowell quote: “The first lesson of economics is scarcity: There is never enough of anything to satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is to disregard the first lesson of economics.”
"I thought that controlling wages and prices could improve people's lives until I was introduced to Thomas Sowell"
Thomas Sowell by Clup May 20, 2021
Showerlette
pronounced "SHOWAR-LAT" , quick 5-10 minutes shower, but can be as refreshing as the big bath. a small shower taken not for pampering purposes, but to make oneself refreshed.
person 1 : dude, take a shower, you stink!
person 2 : urgh,, don't have much time, so I'll just take a showerlette.
person 2 : urgh,, don't have much time, so I'll just take a showerlette.
Showerlette by blueberriesfarm April 12, 2009
Shorell
Goddess! Superior, 8th natural wonder of the world, creates the impossible, you'll either love her or hate her but you won't find another like her. Girl bearing, old soul. Loves the thrill of fast cars... and thinks boys are good toys!! Independent but like being doted on.. Hates doing dishes, loves silly white little dogs...
Shorell kicks arse!
Shorell by Astrologist Jack July 14, 2010
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